AASCU – Student Success Intensive
A comprehensive student success initiative in partnership with the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) to implement data-informed strategies that improve academic outcomes for students. By promoting institutional innovation and sharing best practices across the system, the initiative seeks to enhance support structures that help students reach their full potential.
Campus Leads
If you’re interested in learning more, please contact your campus lead listed below. The table below lists all member institutions that are currently participating in the program.
| Member Institution | First Name | Last Name | Title | Email Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Texas A&M University | Ricky | Dobbs | Senior Vice Provost | ricky.dobbs@etamu.edu |
| East Texas A&M University | Ryan | Erck | Assistant Vice Provost for Student Success | ryan.erck@etamu.edu |
| Prairie View A&M University | John | Gardner | Associate Vice President for Student Success | jpgardner@pvamu.edu |
| Tarleton State University | Jolena | Waddell | Associate Provost & Associate Vice President | jwaddell@tarleton.edu |
| Texas A&M International University | Sean | Maddan | Associate Provost | sean.maddan@tamiu.edu |
| Texas A&M University | Tim | Scott | Vice Provost for Academic Affairs | t-scott@tamu.edu |
| Texas A&M University-Central Texas | Sam | Fiala | Assistant Provost and Assistant Vice President for Student Academic Success & Achievement | sam.fiala@tamuct.edu |
| Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Leslie | Mills | Associate Vice President, Student Success | leslie.mills@tamucc.edu |
| Texas A&M University-Kingsville | Maria | Vélez-Hernández | Dean of Undergraduate Studies | maria.velez-hernandez@tamuk.edu |
| Texas A&M University-San Antonio | Duane | Williams | Associate Vice Provost of Student Success and Retention | dwilliams1@tamusa.edu |
| Texas A&M University-Texarkana | ||||
| Texas A&M University-Texarkana | Sushil | Sharma | Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Dean of Graduate & International Education | ssharma@tamut.edu |
Last Updated: 10/2025
For More information
For further questions about the AASCU Student Success initiative please contact your campus lead or the A&M System Office of Academic Affairs.